Chemical analysis of ferrous materials - Determination of selenium in steels - Electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometric method

This Technical Report specifies an electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometric method for the determination of selenium in steels.
The method is applicable to selenium contents between 0,000 4 % (m/m) and 0,02 % (m/m).

Chemische Analyse der Eisen und Stahlwerkstoffe - Bestimmung des Selengehaltes in Stahl

Analyse chimique des produits ferreux - Détermination du sélénium dans les aciers - Méthode par spéctrométrie d'absorption atomique éléctrothermique

Le présent Rapport Technique spécifie une méthode de détermination du sélénium dans les aciers, par spectrométrie d'absorption atomique électrothermique.
La méthode est applicable aux teneurs en sélénium comprises entre 0,000 4 % (m/m) et 0,02 % (m/m).

Kemijska analiza železovih zlitin - Določevanje selena v jeklih - Elektrotermična atomska absorpcijska spektrometrija

Ta tehnični standard določa elektrotermično atomsko absorpcijsko spektrometrijo za določevanje selena v jeklih.
Ta metoda se uporablja za vsebnosti selena med 0,0004 % (m/m) in 0,02 % (m/m).

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Status
Published
Public Enquiry End Date
28-Feb-2014
Publication Date
16-Dec-2014
Technical Committee
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
11-Dec-2014
Due Date
15-Feb-2015
Completion Date
17-Dec-2014

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Chemical analysis of ferrous materials - Determination of selenium in steels -
Electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometric method
Chemische Analyse der Eisen und Stahlwerkstoffe - Bestimmung des Selengehaltes in
Stahl
Analyse chimique des produits ferreux - Détermination du sélénium dans les aciers -
Méthode par spéctrométrie d'absorption atomique éléctrothermique
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TR 10362:2014
ICS:
77.040.30 Kemijska analiza kovin Chemical analysis of metals
77.080.20 Jekla Steels
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TECHNICAL REPORT
CEN/TR 10362

RAPPORT TECHNIQUE

TECHNISCHER BERICHT
November 2014
ICS 77.040.30; 77.080.20
English Version
Chemical analysis of ferrous materials - Determination of
selenium in steels - Electrothermal atomic absorption
spectrometric method
Analyse chimique des produits ferreux - Détermination du Chemische Analyse von Eisenwerkstoffen - Bestimmung
sélénium dans les aciers - Méthode par spectrométrie von Selen in Stahl - Spektrometrisches Verfahren mit
d'absorption atomique électrothermique elektrothermischer Atomabsorption


This Technical Report was approved by CEN on 10 May 2014. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee ECISS/TC 102.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United
Kingdom.





EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

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CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2014 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. CEN/TR 10362:2014 E
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Contents Page

Foreword .3
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Principle .4
4 Reagents .4
5 Apparatus .5
6 Sampling .5
7 Procedure .6
8 Measurements .7
9 Expression of results .7
10 Precision .8
11 Test report .8
Annex A (informative) Typical operating parameters .9
Annex B (informative) Instruments and the instrumental conditions used by the participants to
the precision test . 11
Annex C (informative) Composition of the samples used for the precision test . 12
Annex D (informative) Detailed results obtained from the precision test . 14
Bibliography . 19

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Foreword
This document (CEN/TR 10362:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee ECISS/TC 102 “Methods
of chemical analysis for iron and steel”, the secretariat of which is held by SIS.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
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1 Scope
This Technical Report specifies an electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometric method for the
determination of selenium in steels.
The method is applicable to selenium contents between 0,000 4 % (m/m) and 0,02 % (m/m).
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN ISO 648, Laboratory glassware - Single-volume pipettes (ISO 648)
EN ISO 1042, Laboratory glassware - One-mark volumetric flasks (ISO 1042)
EN ISO 3696, Water for analytical laboratory use - Specification and test methods (ISO 3696)
3 Principle
Dissolution of a test portion in hydrochloric and nitric acids and dilution of the solution to a known volume.
Introduction of a known volume of the solution into the electrothermal atomizer of an atomic absorption
spectrometer.
Measurement of the absorption of the 196,0 nm spectral line energy emitted by a selenium hollow-cathode
lamp, using Zeeman effect background correction.
Calibration by the standard addition technique.
4 Reagents
During the analysis, use only reagents of recognised analytical grade and only grade 3 water, as specified in
EN ISO 3696.
4.1 Nitric acid, HNO (ρ = 1,40 g/ml)
3 20
4.2 Hydrochloric acid, HCl (ρ = 1,19 g/ml)
20
4.3 Matrix modifiers
The matrix modifiers described in 4.3.1 and 4.3.2 are recommended. Each laboratory has to investigate on its
own equipment which of them is the most suitable, regarding sensitivity and recovery.
4.3.1 Palladium-nickel modifier
Prepare a palladium solution (1 mg/ml Pd) by dissolving 167 mg of PdCl in 100 ml of hot water and 1 ml of
2
nitric acid (4.1).
Prepare a nickel solution (1 mg/ml) by dissolving 1 g of nickel (Ni > 99,999 %) in 20 ml of water, 20 ml of nitric
acid (4.1) and 5 ml of hydrochloric acid (4.1). Heat until the metal is dissolved. After cooling, transfer the
solution into a 1 l one-mark volumetric flask, dilute to the mark with water and mix well.
Into a 50 ml volumetric flask, mix 35 ml of the 1 mg/ml palladium solution with 15 ml of the 1 mg/ml nickel
solution. This solution contains 700 μg/ml Pd and 300 μg/ml Ni.
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4.3.2 Palladium-magnesium modifier
Prepare a PdCl solution by dissolving 500 mg of PdCl in 100 ml of hot water and 1 ml of nitric acid (4.1).
2 2
Prepare a Mg(NO ) solution by dissolving 350 mg of Mg(NO ) . 6H O in 100 ml of water and 1 ml of nitric
3 2 3 2 2
acid (4.1).
Mix equal volumes of the PdCl solution and the Mg(NO ) solution.
2 3 2
4.4 Selenium standard solution, 1 g/l
Weigh , to the nearest 0,001 g, 1 g of high purity selenium [min 99,9 % (mass fraction)], transfer into a 100 ml
beaker and cover with a watch glass.
Dissolve it in 35 ml of nitric acid (4.1). Heat to complete dissolution at a temperature just below the boiling
point (approximately 150 °C) during at least 30 minutes. After cooling, transfer the solution quantitatively into a
1 000 ml one-mark volumetric flask, dilute to the mark with water and mix well.
1 ml of this solution contains 1 mg of selenium.
4.5 Selenium standard solution, 0,01 g/l
Transfer 10,0 ml of selenium standard solution (4.4) into a 1 000 ml one-mark volumetric flask. Add 120 ml of
hydrochloric acid (4.2) and 40 ml of nitric acid (4.1). Dilute to the mark with water and mix well.
1 ml of this solution contains 0,01 mg of selenium.
4.6 Pure iron, containing less than 0,000 1 % (mass fraction) of selenium
5 Apparatus
All volumetric glassware shall be Class A and calibrated, in accordance with ISO 648 or ISO 1042 as
appropriate.
Before use, all glassware shall be cleaned by boiling with hydrochloric acid to remove any chemical
contamination.
5.1 Auto sampler equipped with micropipettes of capacity 10 μl to 50 μl
5.2 Atomic absorption spectrometer and electrothermal atomizer
This shall be equipped with a selenium hollow-cathode lamp or an electrodeless discharge lamp and supplied
with pure argon.
The instrument shall be fitted with Zeeman effect background correction.
An electrothermal atomizer equipped with a L’vov platform, mounted in a pyrolytically coated graphite tube,
supplied with argon as purge gas, is recommended.
The characteristic mass for selenium shall be less than 30 pg of selenium.
6 Sampling
Sampling shall be carried out in accordance with EN ISO 14284 or with an appropriate national standard for
steels.
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7 Procedure
7.1 Test portion
According to the expected selenium content (x) of the test sample, weigh to the nearest 0,1 mg, a test portion
as indicated in Table 1.
Table 1 — Mass of the test portion
Expected selenium content (x) of Mass of the test portion
the test sample (mg)
(μg/g)
x < 15 2 000
15 ≤ x < 35 1 000
35 ≤ x < 75 400
75 ≤ x < 150 200
150 ≤ x ≤ 200 100
7.2 Blank test
Carry out a blank test simultaneously with the determination, following the same procedure and using the
same quantities of all reagents as used for the determination, but substituting pure iron (4.6) for the test
portion.
7.3 Preparation of the test solution
Transfer the test portion (7.1) into a 250 ml beaker tall form. Cover the beaker with a watch glass and add
10 ml of water, 10 ml of nitric acid (4.1) and 30 ml of hydrochloric acid (4.2).
Heat at a temperature just below the boiling point (approximately 150 °C) during at least two hours. Allow to
cool. If necessary, filter through a medium texture filter paper and collect the filtrate in a 250 ml one-mark
volumetric flask. Wash the filter paper several times with hot water and collect the washings in the same
250 ml volumetric flask.
Allow to cool, dilute to the mark with water and mix.
7.4 Preparation of the standard addition solutions for the test solution
Into a series of 50 ml one-mark volumetric flasks introduce 25 ml aliquots of the test solution (7.3) and add the
volumes of selenium standard solution (4.5) shown in Table 2. Dilute to the mark with water and mix.
These solutions are labelled S1, S2, S3 and S4 respectively.
Table 2 — Standard addition solutions for the test solution
Label of the solution Selenium standard Concentration of selenium
solution volume in the test addition
solutions
μl
μg/ml
S1 0 0
S2 200 0,04
S3 400 0,08
S4 600 0,12
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7.5 Preparation of the standard addition solutions for the blank test
Into a series of 50 ml one-mark volumetric flasks introduce 25 ml aliquots of the blank solution (7.2) and add
the volumes of selenium standard solution (4.5) shown in Table 3. Dilute to the mark with water and mix.
These solutions are labelled B1, B2, B3 and B4 respectively.
Table 3 — Standard addition solutions for the blank test
Label of the solution Selenium standard Concentration of selenium
solution volume in the test addition
solutions
μl
μg/ml
B1 0 0
B2 200 0,04
B3 400 0,08
B4 600 0,12
8 Measurements
Set the required instrument parameters and align the electrothermal atomiser according to the manufacturer's
instructions (see NOTE 1 and 2).
Adjust the wavelength in the region of 196,0 nm to minimum absorbance.
NOTE 1 The operating parameters for electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry vary considerably from an
instrument to another and much more than for flame atomic absorption spectrometry. Typical operating parameters are
given in Annex A. Annex B details the instruments and the instrumental conditions used by
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Chemical analysis of ferrous materials - Determination of selenium in steels -
Electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometric method
Chemische Analyse der Eisen und Stahlwerkstoffe - Bestimmung des Selengehaltes in
Stahl
Analyse chimique des produits ferreux - Détermination du sélénium dans les aciers -
Méthode par spéctrométrie d'absorption atomique éléctrothermique
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: FprCEN/TR 10362
ICS:
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77.080.20 Jekla Steels
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TECHNICAL REPORT
FINAL DRAFT
FprCEN/TR 10362
RAPPORT TECHNIQUE

TECHNISCHER BERICHT

January 2014
ICS 77.040.30; 77.080.20
English Version
Chemical analysis of ferrous materials - Determination of
selenium in steels - Electrothermal atomic absorption
spectrometric method
Analyse chimique des produits ferreux - Détermination du Chemische Analyse von Eisenwerkstoffen - Bestimmung
sélénium dans les aciers - Méthode par spéctrométrie von Selen in Stahl - Spektrometrisches Verfahren mit
d'absorption atomique éléctrothermique elektrothermischer Atomadsorption


This draft Technical Report is submitted to CEN members for Technical Committee Approval. It has been drawn up by the Technical
Committee ECISS/TC 102.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United
Kingdom.

Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a Technical Report. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a Technical Report.


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COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

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CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
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Contents Page
Foreword .4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Principle .5
4 Reagents .5
4.1 Nitric acid, HNO (ρ = 1,40 g/ml) .5
3 20
4.2 Hydrochloric acid, HCl (ρ = 1,19 g/ml) .5
20
4.3 Matrix modifiers .5
4.3.1 Palladium-nickel modifier .6
4.3.2 Palladium-magnesium modifier .6
4.4 Selenium, 1 g/l standard solution .6
4.5 Selenium, 0,01 g/l standard solution .6
4.6 Pure iron, containing less than 0,000 1 % (mass fraction) of selenium .6
5 Apparatus .6
5.1 Auto sampler equipped with micropipettes of capacity 10 μl to 50 μl .6
5.2 Atomic absorption spectrometer and electrothermal atomizer .6
6 Sampling .7
7 Procedure .7
7.1 Test portion .7
7.2 Blank test .7
7.3 Preparation of the test solution .7
7.4 Preparation of the standard addition solutions for the test solution .8
7.5 Preparation of the standard addition solutions for the blank test .8
8 Measurements .8
9 Expression of results .9
9.1 Plotting of the standard addition graphs .9
9.2 Method of calculation .9
10 Precision .9
11 Test report . 10
Annex A (informative) Typical operating parameters . 11
A.1 Typical conditions for the determination of selenium by electrothermal atomic absorption

spectrometry . 11
A.2 Performance criteria . 11
A.3 Criterion for graph linearity . 11
A.3.1 General . 11
A.3.2 Linearity of the blank standard addition graph . 12
A.3.3 Linearity of the test standard addition graph . 12
Annex B (informative) Instruments and the instrumental conditions used by the participants to

the precision test . 13
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Annex C (informative) Test samples used for the precision test . 14
Annex D (informative) Detailed results obtained from the precision test . 16
D.1 Results . 16
D.2 Comments on the suitability of the data . 20


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Foreword
This document (FprCEN/TR 10362:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee ECISS/TC 102
“Methods of chemical analysis for iron and steel”, the secretariat of which is held by SIS.
This document is currently submitted to the Technical Committee Approval.
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1 Scope
This Technical Report specifies an electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometric method for the
determination of selenium in steels.
The method is applicable to selenium contents between 0,000 4 % (m/m) and 0,02 % (m/m).
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN ISO 648, Laboratory glassware - Single-volume pipettes (ISO 648)
EN ISO 1042, Laboratory glassware - One-mark volumetric flasks (ISO 1042)
EN ISO 3696, Water for analytical laboratory use - Specification and test methods (ISO 3696)
EN ISO 14284, Steel and iron - Sampling and preparation of samples for the determination of chemical
composition (ISO 14284)
3 Principle
Dissolution of a test portion in hydrochloric and nitric acids and dilution of the solution to a known volume.
Introduction of a known volume of the solution into the electrothermal atomizer of an atomic absorption
spectrometer.
Measurement of the atomic absorption of the 196,0 nm spectral line energy emitted by a selenium hollow-
cathode lamp, using background correction by Zeeman.
Calibration by the standard addition technique.
4 Reagents
During the analysis, use only reagents of recognised analytical grade and only grade 3 water, as specified in
EN ISO 3696.
4.1 Nitric acid, HNO (ρ = 1,40 g/ml)
3 20
4.2 Hydrochloric acid, HCl (ρ = 1,19 g/ml)
20
4.3 Matrix modifiers
The matrix modifiers described in 4.3.1 and 4.3.2 are recommended. Each laboratory has to investigate on its
own equipment which of them is the most suitable, regarding sensitivity and recovery.
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4.3.1 Palladium-nickel modifier
Prepare a palladium solution (1 mg/ml Pd) by dissolving 167 mg of PdCl in 100 ml of hot water and 1 ml of
2
nitric acid (4.1).
Prepare a nickel solution (1 mg/ml Ni) by dissolving 1 gram of nickel metal (Ni > 99,999 %) in 20 ml of water,
20 ml of nitric acid (4.1) and 5 ml of hydrochloric acid (4.1). Heat until the metal is dissolved. After cooling,
transfer the solution into a 1 l one-mark volumetric flask, dilute to the mark with water and mix well.
Into a 50 ml volumetric flask, mix 35 ml of the 1 mg/ml palladium solution with 15 ml of the 1 mg/ml nickel
solution. This solution contains 700 μg/ml Pd and 300 μg/ml Ni.
4.3.2 Palladium-magnesium modifier
Prepare a PdCl solution by dissolving 500 mg of PdCl in 100 ml of hot water and 1 ml of nitric acid (4.1).
2 2
Prepare a Mg(NO ) solution by dissolving 350 mg of Mg(NO ) . 6H O in 100 ml of water and 1 ml of nitric
3 2 3 2 2
acid (4.1).
Mix equal volumes of the PdCl solution and the Mg(NO ) solution.
2 3 2
4.4 Selenium, 1 g/l standard solution
Weigh (1 ± 0,000 1) g of selenium (99,9 % purity), transfer into a 100 ml beaker and cover with a watch glass.
Dissolve it in 35 ml of nitric acid (4.1). Heat to complete dissolution at a temperature just below the boiling
point (approximately 150 °C) during at least 30 minutes. After cooling, transfer the solution quantitatively into a
1 000 ml one-mark volumetric flask, dilute to the mark with water and mix well.
1 ml of this solution contains 1 mg of selenium.
4.5 Selenium, 0,01 g/l standard solution
Transfer 10,0 ml of selenium standard solution (4.4) into a 1 000 ml one-mark volumetric flask. Add 120 ml of
hydrochloric acid (4.2) and 40 ml of nitric acid (4.1). Dilute to the mark with water and mix well.
1 ml of this standard solution contains 0,01 mg of selenium.
4.6 Pure iron, containing less than 0,000 1 % (mass fraction) of selenium
5 Apparatus
All volumetric glassware shall be Class A and calibrated, in accordance with ISO 648 or ISO 1042 as
appropriate.
Before use, all glassware shall be cleaned by boiling with hydrochloric acid to remove any chemical
contamination.
5.1 Auto sampler equipped with micropipettes of capacity 10 μl to 50 μl
5.2 Atomic absorption spectrometer and electrothermal atomizer
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This shall be equipped with a selenium hollow-cathode lamp (HCL) or an electrodeless discharge lamp (EDL)
and supplied with pure argon.
The instrument shall be equipped with a Zeeman background correction.
An electrothermal atomizer equipped with a L’vov platform, mounted in a pyrolytically coated graphite tube,
supplied with argon as purge gas, is recommended.
The characteristic mass for selenium shall be less than 30 pg of Se.
6 Sampling
Sampling shall be carried out in accordance with EN ISO 14284 or with an appropriate national standard for
steels.
7 Procedure
7.1 Test portion
According to the expected selenium content (x) of the test sample, weigh to the nearest 0,1 mg, a test portion
as indicated in Table 1.
Table 1 — Mass of the test portion
Expected selenium content (x) of Mass of the test portion
the test sample
(mg)
(μg/g)
0 < x < 15 2 000
15 ≤ x < 35 1 000
35 ≤ x < 75 400
75 ≤ x < 150 200
150 ≤ x ≤ 200 100
7.2 Blank test
Carry out a blank test simultaneously with the determination (see 7.3), following the same procedure and
using the same quantities of all reagents as used for the determination, but substituting pure iron (4.6) for the
test portion.
7.3 Preparation of the test solution
Transfer the test portion (7.1) into a 250 ml beaker tall form. Cover the beaker with a watch glass and add
10 ml of water, 10 ml of nitric acid (4.1) and 30 ml of hydrochloric acid (4.2).
Heat the sample at a temperature just below the boiling poin
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